Autonomous Driving Decision-Making Method Based on Spatial-Temporal Fusion Trajectory Prediction by Yutao Luo, Aining Sun, Jiawei Hong

“…Then, a reinforcement learning-based driving strategy method is constructed using some of the predictive features of the ego-vehicle and surrounding vehicles as predictive state inputs. …”
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Parametric models of resistance to movement of a cargo truck of an overhead crane by Zayarny S.L.

“…A constructive method of reducing the resistance to the movement of the crane is considered by introducing elements of elastic suspension of the crane bridge into the design, which ensures the formation of a negative slope, characterized as a «kinematic slope», the value of which varies in proportion to the change in the position of the cargo trolley. …”
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Application of the Rasch model in streamlining an instrument measuring depression among college students by Sherwin Balbuena

“…This study explored the suitability of the Rasch model in assessing and streamlining the University Student Depression Inventory (USDI) using a sequential strategy based on the item response model assumptions, which involves fitting the data to the model through the elimination of misfits, analyzing retained items, and constructing measures. …”
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Learning agility, self-efficacy, and resilience as pathways to mental health in higher education: insights from a mixed-methods study by He Huang, Heung Kou

“…IntroductionThis study examines how learning agility, academic self-efficacy, academic buoyancy, and psychological well-being interrelate to influence mental health and factors theoretically linked to academic success in undergraduate students.MethodsUsing an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, quantitative data were gathered from 804 undergraduates using validated scales for each construct. …”
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Study on R&D result subsidy strategies for PEV enterprises based on heterogeneous consumer technology thresholds and preferences under anxiety issues. by Ye Wang

“…As anxiety problems stem from typical behavior characteristics of PEV consumers--consumer technology thresholds, reasonable study should understand them and quantify their impact from the perspective of consumer technology thresholds. Therefore, it constructs a sequential game model among the government, the PEV company, and consumers with two dimensions of heterogeneous behavior characteristics--technology thresholds and preferences. …”
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Bayesian Analysis of Skills Importance in World Champions Men’s Volleyball across Ages by Drikos Sotirios, Ntzoufras Ioannis, Apostolidis Nikolaos

“…In volleyball, due to the sequential structure of the game, each outcome results from events that follow consistent consecutive patterns: pass–set–attack–outcome, serve–outcome and block–dig–set–counter attack–outcome. …”
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The Effect of Initiation Time Delay and Sequencing on Rock Damage in Multi-Hole Blasting by Magreth Sungwa Dotto, Yashar Pourrahimian

“…The optimum delay ensures the formation of fractures on the succeeding blasthole and constructive interactions with the stress wave from the preceding blasthole, increasing the stress pulse and fracturing. …”
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Wreathing, discrete gauging, and non-invertible symmetries by Julius F. Grimminger, William Harding, Noppadol Mekareeya

“…This allows us to study sequential gauging of various subgroups of G and construct symmetry webs. …”
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A segmentation method for lung nodule image sequences based on superpixels and density-based spatial clustering of applications with noise. by Wei Zhang, Xiaolong Zhang, Juanjuan Zhao, Yan Qiang, Qi Tian, Xiaoxian Tang

“…Hexagonal clustering and morphological optimized sequential linear iterative clustering (HMSLIC) for sequence image oversegmentation is then proposed to obtain superpixel blocks. …”
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Trajectory Optimization Approach for Adaptive Multiple-Pass Aeroassisted Orbital Maneuver by Rui Teng, Hongwei Han, Jilin Chen, Bo Pang

“…A unified optimization model for the deorbit and insertion maneuver optimization problems is constructed, and sequential convex optimization is used to solve them. …”
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About a Routing Problem of the Tool Motion on Sheet Cutting by A. A. Petunin, A. G. Chentsov, P. A. Chentsov

“…For the routing problem of tool permutations under the thermal cutting of parts from sheet material realized on CNC machines, questions connected with constructing precise (optimal) and heuristic algorithms used on the stage of mathematical simulation of route elements under sequential megalopolises circuit are investigated. …”
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Reliability Evaluation of Photovoltaic System Based on Time Varying Factors by Lin ZHU, Tao HAN, Yinghua DONG, Yabo YU, Yulong XUE

“…By analyzing the operation mechanism of PV generation system, the component failure mode and its impact on output power, a probabilistic model of system output power is proposed and the reliability evaluation indices of PV system are established, and a six-state space model of PV system is constructed as well. Based on the sequential Monte Carlo method, the operational reliability of a 50 MW PV station is evaluated with consideration the climate conditions, component aging and radiations. …”
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A Forecast Model for COVID-19 Spread Trends Using Blog and GPS Data from Smartphones by Ryosuke Susuta, Kenta Yamada, Hideki Takayasu, Misako Takayasu

“…By employing time series’ trend decomposition and Spearman’s rank correlation, we identify and select a set of significant variables from the GPS and blog data to construct two models: a fixed-period model and a sequential adaptive model that updates with each new wave of infections. …”
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An Inverse Transient Nonmetallic Pipeline Leakage Diagnosis Method Based on Markov Quantitative Judgment by Yongmei Hao, Yifei Ma, Juncheng Jiang, Zhixiang Xing, Lei Ni, Jian Yang

“…Finally, the objective function was optimized in conjunction with the sequential quadratic programming (SQP) method to obtain the actual leakage parameters and calculate the size and location of the leakage source. …”
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Resilience Enhancement for Distribution Networks Under Typhoon-Induced Multi-Source Uncertainties by Naixuan Zhu, Guilian Wu, Hao Chen, Nuoling Sun

“…First, component failure probability is modeled by tracking time-sequential variations in typhoon landfall parameters, trajectory, and intensity, thereby improving the quantitative estimation of typhoon impacts. …”
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Research on constellation fault satellite replacement strategy based on Markov decision process by LIN Ruoyu, FENG Yunwen, XUE Xiaofeng, ZHENG Xiaoyan, CUI Shuai

“…On this basis，a return function model representing the expected maintenance cost is constructed by combining different replacement methods of faulty satellites and corresponding ordering，storage and penalty costs. …”
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Numerical and experimental investigation of process parameters optimization in hammer forging for minimizing risk of crack by Satoshi KITAYAMA, Reo SUGITA, Shuhei KONDO, Koji MIYOSHI, Eri AONO, Masaharu AMANO

“…The numerical simulation is so intensive that sequential approximate optimization that response surface is repeatedly constructed and optimized is adopted to identify the pareto-frontier between the total energy and the risk of crack. …”
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A reposition algorithm for e-hailing based on quantum annealing and intuitive reasoning by Chao Wang, Yiyun Shi, Sumin Wang

“…A deep learning model is constructed, trained to extract scene features, and combined with expert knowledge, then transformed into a quantum annealable form. …”
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A New Hyperspectral Image Identification Method Based on LSDA and OSELM by Chengjiang Zhou, Mingli Yang, Sasa Duan, Lu Shao, Zhilin Zhang, Yunfei Liu

“…Then, a real-time recognition model based on OSELM is constructed to identify various terrain targets in hyperspectral images through online real-time updates of data. …”
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Student Agency as an Enabler in Cultivating Sustainable Competencies for People-Oriented Technical Professions by Denis Rupnik, Stanislav Avsec

“…For this study, we used a complex mixed methods research design consisting of three sequential phases. In addition to a bibliometric analysis, a survey was carried out in a group of students aged 16–19 years (<i>n</i> = 219). …”
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